Olympique de Marseille is currently navigating a precarious financial landscape, necessitating significant player sales before the end of June. Mason Greenwood has emerged as a top candidate for a summer exit, with AS Roma showing the strongest interest in the English forward. However, the move is being met with unexpected resistance from the Italian club’s fanbase.
Under pressure from UEFA, OM must stabilize its finances by the conclusion of the next season to avoid a potential ban from continental tournaments. This daunting challenge falls to the new leadership team, including president Stéphane Richard and sporting director Grégory Lorenzi. Consequently, the club is prepared to listen to offers for its most valuable players, including Mason Greenwood.
AS Roma targets Greenwood for European push
The Italian capital appears to be the most likely destination for the attacker. AS Roma has made the OM number 10 a central piece of their strategy to return to the Champions League. While personal terms with the player seem manageable, the French club is demanding a substantial fee of approximately €50 million. A complicating factor in the negotiations is that 40% of any transfer fee must be paid to Manchester United. Discussions are ongoing, but a significant hurdle has emerged from the stands.
Supporters launch campaign against the signing
The proposed transfer is far from popular with the Giallorossi supporters. A growing movement has materialized through a petition titled “#NoGreenwood,” urging the club to prioritize its core values over sporting recruitment. This backlash is rooted in the previous accusations of domestic violence and assault involving the player. These legal issues have already made Mason Greenwood persona non grata in the Premier League, and the same controversy is now following him to Italy. It remains to be seen if this public outcry will force AS Roma to reconsider their pursuit.
